Visitors must wear face masks, observe social distancing and don electronic wristbands so Saudi authorities can monitor movements
restrictions mean just 1,000 visitors are being allowed into Islam’s holiest city for the annual event – compared with around 2.5 million people normally.– where Mecca is – and aged between 20 and 50 are being allowed to take part. The holy Ka’bah, the religion’s most sacred site, will be cordoned off over the full five days.Download now
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